Raila should apologise to Kenyans the way Uhuru did - Jubilee MP

- The MP argued by asking for forgiveness, Raila will gain public confidence

- Kega said Raila should apologise for any hurtful utterances he made during political campaigns

- He also asked politicians to stop using the handshake as a tool for referendum campaign

Just a few days after President Uhuru Kenyatta asked for forgiveness from Kenyans, a Jubilee Member of Parliament is now asking Raila Odinga to follow suite.

Kieni MP Kanini Kega said the former premier should replicate Uhuru's move to seek forgiveness from Kenyans for any utterances that might have hurt the peace and tranquility of the country during the heated political campaigns.

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In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke in Mombasa on Thursday, May, 10, Kega said Kenyans are yet to hear much from Raila.

He added the ODM leader should apologise to instill public confidence on his commitment to foster cohesion in the country.

As initially reported by TUKO.co.ke, Uhuru led his Deputy William Ruto to publicly apologise to Kenyans for any offensive words they uttered during the 2017 elections campaigns.

Raila is yet to offer a public apology despite having actively participated in the presidential race.

“Unfortunately, we have not heard so much from former prime minister, Raila Odinga who was a candidate and there could be one way or the other which could have hurt the peace and tranquility of the nation during the elections, so moving forward, we would like to hear from him,” said Kega.

The Jubilee legislator asked politicians to stop using the historic handshake between Raila and Uhuru as a tool to campaign for constitutional amendments that would eventually result to a referendum.

“We have followed suit ourselves, we have brought our respective constituencies together and therefore everybody should be sincere in this handshake. There should be no question that we are going for this handshake to go for constitutional amendments,” said Kega.

He also asked politicians to stop perceiving the peace pact as tied to constitutional amendments but instead extend the cohesion drive to grassroots.